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Dumortierite and Serendibite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.26-3.41
3.43-3.44
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
None Observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-8.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Dumortierite and Serendibite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite and Serendibite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Dumortierite and Serendibite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
  • Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Dumortierite and Serendibite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dumortierite and Serendibite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dumortierite and Serendibite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dumortierite is 3.43-3.44 whereas that of Serendibite is 3.43-3.44.